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Working with the Centre d’Estudis Dalinians (yes, the same center on the Wrangler radar for awhile now), we confirmed a location of the Dali Script.

In an e-mail exchange back and forth with them, a representative mentioned the only way to see it is to visit the center in person:

“Unfortunately, it is not possible to send you a copy of the script. You are very welcome to do research at the Centre for Dalinian Studies, in case you would like to see the script here at the Foundation. I sent to you a link with the opening times and access rules: http://www.salvador-dali.org/serveis/ced/en_condicions_acces.html”

So today’s challenge is a doozy. Provide some information on the script from The Center for Dalian Studies… which happens to be in Figueres, Spain. Know someone traveling or studying abroad? Call it home yourself? You can help gather the final pieces to this puzzle.

Over in The Wrangle group, user Avocado Tom (@avocadotom) mentioned lost footage from the original Blues Brothers this week. Some of that was recovered on an anniversary DVD but at least 15 minutes is still missing. To help start that search, can anyone find descriptions of the missing scenes in question?

Last week we had Melora Hardin on the Underwire discussing her brush with the original Back To The Future. Besides talking about those famous relics (the press photos with her and Stoltz, his clips) she mentioned another project she’s proud of but isn’t readily available for the public.

Today’s Daily Wrangle – see if you can round up some footage (through proper means of course) of her 1980s series The Family Tree. It’s listed on IMDB but even they don’t have screen shots to share…

User Don (@dwgsp) brought up an unfilmed project called Smoke and Mirrors, done by Janet Scott and Lee Batchler. The script is revered as one of the best unmade films of all time. Can anyone find more information (through credible sources) about why the project never made it to production?

After Tapeworm song existence was recently confirmed, we’re hungry for more info the band. Today, let’s try to find a tougher detail that could prove immensely helpful.

When Tapeworm began hitting the studio, they had an official website that showcased images of the band practicing (archived here). If we can find out what studio Tapeworm worked with, it could be another route for first hand info on the band. Through articles, studio websites or other credible means, help us find the name of Tapeworm’s studio locale.

We’ve found where the script is and the foundation who may have it, but they’ve been slow to respond. To help quicken our pursuit, let’s try an additional route. Help us find a reliable Marx Brothers source (someone who owns rights to their work, a historian, etc.) who can chat with us about the project and possibly help get the Dali people on board to chat.

- Remember all of our challenges should be completed through reliable sources. That means no pirating for audio/visual searches and utilizing firsthand reports or interviews when seeking out information.

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From a quick Wikipedia summary, the band existed for nearly 10 years without releasing any official recordings. Group members included Reznor and two live-band membersDanny Lohner and Charlie Clouser (though eventually other musicians cycled through such as Tool’s Maynard James Keenan). Some of the tracks Tapeworm worked on are rumored to have been released by related acts (A Perfect Circle, Puscifier, etc.) but never by Tapeworm themselves.

So, to start things off, let’s find information on these potential Tapeworm tracks and releases. Contribute any definite confirmation of a Tapeworm track, album information or Tapeworm cover from an associated band to help complete this challenge.